Games like Beastieball

Turn-based volleyball RPG with relationship-driven combo moves and open-world coach battles. Strategic team building and tactical grid combat define the core loop.

97% positive from 1,496 · 2024 · 25% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $21.24 (2025-06-12)

Early AccessCreature CollectorSports Turn-Based Tactics Exploration PvP

Six games like Beastieball

Monster Sanctuary

91% positive from 12,520 reviews20206% finish itDeck Verified

Monster Sanctuary is a Metroidvania RPG with monster collecting, evolution, and strategic turn-based combat. Players explore a world using monster abilities and battle other players online.

What players likedPlayers praise this Metroidvania-style monster collector for its deep combat, diverse monsters with skill trees, and satisfying exploration, often comparing it to Pokémon.

The catchBattles drag on far too long, turning even routine fights into a tedious slog.

Both are tagged Creature Collector, Turn-Based Tactics and Adventure.

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Yaoling: Mythical Journey

90% positive from 3,478 reviews202524% finish itDeck Playable

Monster-collecting RPG with strategic team building and creature evolution. Players explore a world, gather unique companions, and battle foes.

What players likedPlayers praise this beautiful, chill, and addicting Chinese mythological creature collector with satisfying auto-battles and fantastic designs.

The catchClunky menus, janky controls and rough translation make basic actions a constant chore.

Both are tagged Creature Collector, Early Access and Adventure.

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Piratopia

83% positive from 1,052 reviews2021Deck Playable

This is a pirate-themed multiplayer game with PvE/PvP looting, ship upgrades, and roguelike elements. Players battle, collect resources, and upgrade their ships to become the greatest pirate.

The catchThe multiplayer servers are dead or empty, so there is almost nobody left to play with.

Both are tagged PvP, Exploration and Early Access.

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Nexomon: Extinction

90% positive from 4,016 reviews202022% finish itDeck Playable

Monster catching RPG with turn-based battles. Explore, tame over 300 creatures, and fight to save the world.

What players likedPlayers praise its improved open world design and good story, comparing it to other monster collector/battler games.

The catchDefault keyboard controls are baffling with no way to rebind them.

Both are tagged Creature Collector, Adventure and Indie.

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Epic Battle Fantasy 5

98% positive from 2,849 reviews201829% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is an over-the-top turn-based RPG with monster catching and strategic combat. It features juvenile humor, anime fanservice, and extensive customization.

What players likedPlayers praise EBF5 as a content-rich, polished traditional turn-based RPG with in-depth combat and charming hand-drawn art.

The catchBattles drag because animations are slow and there is no way to speed them up.

Both are tagged Creature Collector, Adventure and Indie.

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Multiverse Loot Hunter

81% positive from 2,655 reviews202518% finish itDeck Playable

This is a multiverse action RPG with a core loop of battling, collecting loot, and character progression across diverse planes. It offers a relaxed, "hang liver" experience focused on deep character development and team building.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming, engaging idle game as one of the best, despite its overwhelming UI and translation issues.

The catchThe English translation is so poor that basic mechanics are left unexplained.

Both are tagged Creature Collector, Adventure and Indie.

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More about Beastieball

What players liked

Players praise Beastieball as a unique tactical turn-based creature collector, often compared to Pokémon or Cassette Beasts mixed with volleyball.

The catch

Many beasties still have unfinished art and animations in this early access build.

Reviews: 97% positive from 1,496
Released: 2024
Finish it: 25% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $21.24 (2025-06-12)
Play: Single-playerMulti-playerPvPFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,496 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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